6 recalls across 6 model years
The BMW X1 SAV has 6 recalls covering 2012 through 2017 model years, with the most serious being a Takata-related driver's airbag inflator defect on 2013-2015 models where the inflator can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.
The 2016-2017 model years have two airbag concerns. On 2016-2017 vehicles, the instrument panel can prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying correctly in a crash, reducing protection for that occupant. On 2017 models, a separate issue with the seat-mounted side airbag inflator initiator can cause that airbag to fail to deploy at all in a crash.
On 2014 models, the battery positive cable can develop high resistance at its connection to the fuse box, causing the engine to stall and potentially preventing the vehicle from restarting. The 2012-2014 model years have a brake vacuum pump that can fail, reducing the power assist to the brake pedal and lengthening stopping distances.
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Top 3 of 3 categories across BMW X1 SAV
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 4 | 67% | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 17% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 1 | 17% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
